Rugby Union Today: Surprise picks at 10

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as both Australia and South Africa opt to make a change at fly-half for this weekend.

What’s on the site

The Wallabies have gone for Kurtley Beale as their number 10 as Bernard Foley moves to the bench for the game in Brisbane. Meanwhile South Africa name Elton Jantjies as pivot ahead of Handre Pollard.

In the Rugby Championship’s other game Argentina have named their side to face New Zealand in Nelson while we also have team news for both the PRO14 and Premiership action scheduled for Friday.

What’s in the news

Ulster have revealed that scrum-half John Cooney has committed to the province on a new contract that runs until 2022.

Meanwhile, Saracens will be without both prop Juan Figallo and centre Duncan Taylor for long spells due to knee injuries.

What’s on social media

Today is Canada rugby legend Jamie Cudmore’s 40th birthday and former team-mate Ray Barkwill has dug out this beauty.

What’s on TV

The Rugby Championship returns this weekend with Sky Sports showing New Zealand’s clash against Argentina and Australia’s match with the Springboks.

They will also broadcast action from the Top 14, featuring Toulouse v La Rochelle and Toulon v Castres, while there are plenty of Currie Cup and Mitre 10 Cup games to enjoy.

On BT Sport, the channel have another four encounters from the Gallagher Premiership with Northampton, Wasps, Bath and Sale hosting Harlequins, Exeter, Gloucester and Worcester respectively.

Finally, in a bumper weekend of rugby, Premier Sport are once again showing the seven PRO14 contests which take place on the Friday and Saturday.

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